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ZAP
A popular free security tool
by The ZAP Development Team
Official site: flathub.org
About ZAP
The Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) by Checkmarx is one of the world’s most popular
free security tools and is actively maintained by a dedicated
international team of volunteers. It can help you automatically find
security vulnerabilities in your web applications while you are developing
and testing your applications. Its also a great tool for experienced
pentesters to use for manual security testing.
How to install ZAP
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub org.zaproxy.ZAP
- Open ZAP once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is ZAP free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where ZAP is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install ZAP from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub org.zaproxy.ZAP. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is ZAP safe?
ZAP downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.